Dick Bruna

Hendrik Magdalenus "Dick" Bruna (23 August 1927 – 16 February 2017) was a Dutch writer, illustrator and graphic designer. He wrote and illustrated over 200 children's books. He was best known for creating the character Miffy (Dutch: nijntje). His last book, Queen Miffy, was published in 2007. He was born in Utrecht.

Bruna in November 2007

Bruna died on 16 February 2017 in Utrecht, at the age of 89.^[1]